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NOW Supplements, Biotin 5,000 mcg, Amino Acid Metabolism*, Energy Production*, 120 Veg Capsules
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Brand | NOW |
Item Form | Capsule |
Primary Supplement Type | Biotin |
Diet Type | Halal, Kosher, Vegan |
Flavor | Unflavored |
About this item
- NOW's Biotin Supplement, with 5,000 mcg, in Vegetarian/Vegan Capsules Supports Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
- FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION:* Supports amino acid metabolism and promotes normal immune function.* Bioton also plays a critical role in skin health for hair, skin, and nails.*
- Non-GMO, Vegan/Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Soy Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Made Without Gluten
- GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
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NOW's Core Values
NOW owns and operates several manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States and Canada. Both the Bloomingdale and Sparks facilities also house state-of-the-art laboratories, where NOW’s quality technicians use the latest analytical instrumentation to perform internal reviews on ingredients and all finished products.
NOW's Core Values
As a family-owned business NOW isn’t beholden to shareholders. We have no outside interests to deter us from our long-term goal of providing value in natural products that empower healthier lives. Since 1968 the Richard family has guided NOW, always keeping us focused on what matters most – providing the highest quality natural products at the best possible price.
NOW's Core Values
NOW has recently become a proud partner of Terracycle, a U.S.-based recycling company that takes non-recyclable and hard-to-recycle pre-consumer and post-consumer waste and converts it into finished goods. Currently Terracycle accepts toothpaste tubes and food and supplement pouches from NOW.
NOW's Core Values
At NOW we’re committed to sharing our good fortune with others. To this end we give generously based on the needs we see around us, as well as specific, ongoing causes. We give to charities in a direct and efficient manner, and we actively seek charities that are 'self-enabling', or those charities that encourage their recipients and teach them the skills they need to take care of themselves going forward.
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Product Description
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for normal growth and body function. Biotin functions as a key regulatory element in gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, and in the metabolism of some amino acids. Alongside its role in energy production, Biotin enhances the synthesis of certain proteins. In addition, Biotin promotes healthy immune system function and plays a critical role in skin health (hair, skin, and nails). Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.25 x 2.25 x 4.38 inches; 3.52 ounces
- Item model number : 0474
- Department : Beauty
- Date First Available : April 21, 2004
- Manufacturer : NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
- ASIN : B000BY2N7S
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #33,047 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #120 in Vitamin B7 (Biotin) Supplements
- #2,966 in Diet & Sports Nutrition
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primary supplement | Biotin | Biotin | Vitamin B7 | — | — | Vitamin B7 |
form | Capsule | Capsule | Capsule | Capsule | Capsule | Capsule |
unit count | 120 | 60 | 100 | 120 | 240 | 120 |
flavor | Unflavored | Unflavored | Unflavored | Unflavored | Unflavored | Unflavored |
target gender | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex | unisex |
weight | 0.22 pounds | 0.06 kilograms | 0.14 grams | 0.01 ounces | 0.44 pounds | — |
specific uses | Hair,Healthy | Skin | Hair, Skin | Immune Support | Skin | Skin |
serving suggestion | — | 1 Veg Capsule | 1 capsule | 1 Veg Capsule | — | — |
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Ingredients
Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Capsule Servings Per Container: 120 Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value * Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.† Daily Value not established. Biotin 5 mg (5,000 mcg) 1667% Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose (capsule) Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Silica. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Directions
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Customers like the effect of the vitamin on hair and nails. They say it strengthens hair and makes it grow faster. They also say it's effective and worth a try. Customers are also impresseded with the quality of the product, saying that it'll make your nails stronger and longer. They mention that it is excellent in price and quality. Customers also appreciate the thickness of their hair, saying it is thicker and fuller.
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Customers like the effect of the vitamin on hair. They say it increases hair growth, strengthens it, and makes nails grow two times as fast. They also say it reduces hair loss and makes their nails look more healthy.
"...on my list of priorities but I am certainly enjoying having long, feminine nails...." Read more
"...-- and today, Jan 13, in the shower, I realized that my hair loss is WAY less than it had been. YAY! YAY! YAY!..." Read more
"...My hair looked like it was never damaged! It looked amazing (perhaps it was the Mane 'N' Tail in conjuction with this product?) !!..." Read more
"...Update 6/14/11: It has been a month and I noticed a definite increase in hair growth!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the vitamin. They mention that it's an excellent supplement, and is worth a try. Customers also say that the results are immediate.
"...the Now brand because it's attractively priced and I've been satisfied with the quality of their products...." Read more
"...more inches to go before this haircut grows out but I'm very pleased with the rate of growth...." Read more
"...I've been taking Biotin since August and have been very happy with the results. I am bi-racial (mother white / father black) with thick, curly hair...." Read more
"...My skin was the first thing that I noticed, and the results were immediate. My nails took a couple of months...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the vitamin. They say it improves their skin and nails, and that their nails are stronger and longer. They also mention that their fingernails have not split, peeled, or broken.
"...In the month that I have been taking Biotin, my fingernails have not split, peeled or broken once and they are long for the first time ever!..." Read more
"...Safe to say, my hair looks awesome. Also, my nails do seem stronger and that's a bonus...." Read more
"...Oh, and my nails are long and strong now too!" Read more
"My hair and nails are strong, thick and healthy" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the vitamin. They say it is excellent in price and quality.
"...I chose the Now brand because it's attractively priced and I've been satisfied with the quality of their products...." Read more
"Great brand great price. Got these for my hair along with now pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto...." Read more
"...As far as the brand goes, I think biotin is biotin....it's a reasonable price and it's the brand I've used for well over 3 years now." Read more
"...Overall, this is a great product and you cannot beat the price that you find here on Amazon...." Read more
Customers like the thickness of the vitamin. Some say that their hair is thicker, fuller, and growing back in. They also say that the new growth is thick and the vitamins keep their hair from getting thinner. Overall, customers are satisfied with the thickness and quality of the product.
"...They are thick and strong and I'll bet I could carve my initials in a tree with them. LOL..." Read more
"...When they're OK, they're very firm and shaped smoothly and uniformly, but when they're not, if I look very closely, I can see that they're not..." Read more
"My hair and nails are strong, thick and healthy" Read more
"...It has a really nice sheen and is very thick. Even my family and friends have commented on my hair growth...." Read more
Customers like the size of the vitamin. For example, they say it's fuller, longer, and stronger than before. That said, they also say their nails are longer than ever and their hair is healthier.
"...I take one capsule twice daily, as directed on the bottle. The capsules are not huge and I've had no stomach upsets even though I take them on an..." Read more
"...My hair is longer, healthier & thicker than before...." Read more
"...checked my legs and the dark patches on my knees are lighter, the surface smaller, and not as dry...." Read more
"...My eyelashes are longer and thicker, but this is desirable, my eyebrows are about normal, no new mustache, no beard, no neck hair...." Read more
Customers like the softness of the vitamin. They mention that their skin is less blotchy, their hair is softer, and their nails grow faster as a result. They also say that the supplement has helped make their hair silkier, smoother, and stronger.
"...When they're OK, they're very firm and shaped smoothly and uniformly, but when they're not, if I look very closely, I can see that they're not..." Read more
"...I've noticed an improvement in how my hair looks as far as shine and softness...." Read more
"...I see the results more with my skin and my fingernails. My skin is clear and smooth since I started taking this a few months ago...." Read more
"...Second, i noticed my hair seemed stronger and a shinier, healthy texture. I've notice less split ends and less dryness aswell...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heartburn. Some mention that they have had no stomach upsets even though they take them on an. However, other customers say that the product broke their skin out after only a few days of taking it.
"...The sucker was huge and sore, but easy enough to cover up until it finally got a white head (yuck!)...." Read more
"...The capsules are not huge and I've had no stomach upsets even though I take them on an empty stomach...." Read more
"...The only con that i had, was that my face broke out (the T zone) while i was PMS-ing, and usually i do not...." Read more
"...Very pleased with this product. One downside is that I do feel lethargic after taking this despite the comments about raging with energy...." Read more
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It's probably too early to judge as far as my hair, but I really haven't seen any difference in the month I have been taking it. My fingernails are a different story, though. Wow! I have long, strong fingernails for the first time ever.
I take one capsule twice daily, as directed on the bottle. The capsules are not huge and I've had no stomach upsets even though I take them on an empty stomach.
My nails have always been weak, thin, and prone to peeling and breaking. I am an avid DIYer with an old house and I constantly have some sort of project going on that is murder on fingernails - grouting tile, stripping furniture, heavy yard work, etc. I kept my nails cut extremely short because if I let them grow at all, they would split and tear immediately. I've tried the polishes and oils that claim to strengthen weak nails but they had no effect.
In the month that I have been taking Biotin, my fingernails have not split, peeled or broken once and they are long for the first time ever! They are thick and strong and I'll bet I could carve my initials in a tree with them. LOL
In the scheme of things, long fingernails are not high on my list of priorities but I am certainly enjoying having long, feminine nails. I suspect that I will see improvements in my hair over time, too, since hair and nails are made of the same structural proteins called keratins, but so far I see no difference. I will update this review in the future if I see improvements in my hair.
I ordered Nature Made, and my hair stopped falling out. I used them for many months, and then ... my hair started falling out again. I finall realized that some of these softgels had not been completely filled! When they're OK, they're very firm and shaped smoothly and uniformly, but when they're not, if I look very closely, I can see that they're not completely smooth, and some are even very soft if I squeeze them.
That's it. No more softgels for me. So I decided to try capsules instead, so I can SEE if they're completely filled. I use other NOW products and like them, so I bought their 5,000 mgc. It arrived Jan 03. I use one in the morning and one at night -- like I did for the softgels -- and today, Jan 13, in the shower, I realized that my hair loss is WAY less than it had been. YAY! YAY! YAY!
I really wouldn't fancy myself bald!
There were a few forewarnings about this product that I didn't think too much of. One of them was that this product causes cystic acne - it does. The day after I started taking it (one vcap a day) I got a giant, sore pimple on my chin. The sucker was huge and sore, but easy enough to cover up until it finally got a white head (yuck!). After another two days, I got another one but thankfully on my hair line, so it wasn't too noticeable. I already have light, moderate acne so it wasn't a big, big deal to me, but it'd be nice of this side effect, well, just didn't take effect. I suggest drinking a lot of water while taking biotin so your body can get rid of it properly (I haven't been doing that too much, so I'm gonna start; this should help ease up on the acne problem). I don't think the acne should be a problem anymore, since my body may be adjusting??? (if that makes sense?)
I have also heard about this prodcut causing loss of body hair. I shave my legs, so the only place for concern would be my arms. About five days in, nothing. If anything, they have thinned but I don't know if that's just my imagination expecting something to happen. The reason I bought this was for LONGER, healthier hair. I'm in the process of trying to grow it out. I haven't straightened it in about 3 months (I used to every day and it is so damaged! I wish I never did!), but I finally did and it looked a lot healthier! Now I'm not saying it's all due to the prodcut, but just a week before straightening it (no use of biotin 5000mcg yet), it looked pretty dead. I expected the millions upon millions of split ends to show but nothing! My hair looked like it was never damaged! It looked amazing (perhaps it was the Mane 'N' Tail in conjuction with this product?) !! I usually have to use CHI silk infusion to help hide the split ends, but nope!! Safe to say, my hair looks awesome. Also, my nails do seem stronger and that's a bonus. I usually peel them and it's easy to do; they're a bit on the softer side. But lately I've noticed it's harder to do!! That's good, right?! They grow really fast as is, so I won't really study for any increase in growth for them.
As for complexion, besides the cystic zits, my forehead had all these little bumps, and those are pretty much gone (in all fairness, I also use proactiv plus the salux japanese cloth to exfoliate; that basically scrapes them off (not as gross as I made sound!))! I also had body acne, and that's starting to clear up a little, too (not as much as I'd like, but hey, I haven't even been using it for a week yet!) I suggest you just GET IT! Try it, and if it doesn't work, it was only a few bucks!
(I ordered from Alll Starr Health, and shipping was very prompt)
I WILL UPDATE ON THE PRODUCT IF ANYTHING ELSE HAPPENS, BAD OR GOOD.
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